Mahdi Wissam Zein (; born 23 May 2000) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Ansar.
On 29 April 2019, Nejmeh renewed the contract of Zein for five years, renewable for two additional seasons. On 2 April 2021, Zein scored his first senior goal against Shabab Sahel, helping his side win 3âÂÂ0 in the league. In July 2024, Zein renewed his contract with Nejmeh for two more years.
On 5 January 2026, Zein transferred to cross-city rivals Ansar on a two-and-half-year contract.
Zein represented Lebanon at under-16, under-19 and under-23 levels. His senior debut came on 4 December 2021, as a substitute in a 2âÂÂ0 defeat to Algeria in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. On 25 June 2023, Zein scored his first senior international goal in a 4âÂÂ1 win against Bhutan in the 2023 SAFF Championship.
Regarded as one of Lebanon's most promising players, Zein is a playmaking midfielder, capable of moving play from the defence to the attack. His main abilities are his through passes and ball control.
Mahdi Zein's paternal uncle, Haitham Zein, is a former Lebanese international.
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